CBCP Commission Statements
CBCP-ECY message for National Youth Day 2022
With profound joy we greet and address you, our Young People in the Philippines as we celebrate the National Youth Day 2022, this December 16th, the first day of our traditional Aguinaldo Masses and Simbang Gabi.
CBCP-ECPPC message for Prison Awareness Sunday 2022
As the Church in the Philippines once again celebrates Prison Awareness Sunday, we are invited to grow in our awareness and knowledge of the situation and plight of our sisters and brothers in the various prisons and jails all over the country, our PDLs (persons deprived of liberty), as well as their dreams and hopes for true freedom, restorative justice and the chance for a new life.
Guidelines for Lent and Holy Week 2022
“Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” Faith begins when we realize we are in need of salvation.
Follow Christ’s light
Christ’s light guides our journey. These are days of struggle, hardships, and despair. With Typhoon Odette and Omicron straining the capacities of local communities and families, Christians must unite in solidarity with the most vulnerable among us.
Message for National Youth Day 2021
This has yet been a very challenging year for all of us. We had to forego the usual national activities for the youth. I am sure, your usual gatherings have also been affected.
CBCP-ECPPC message for Prison Awareness Sunday 2021
My Brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ, once again we privileged to celebrate on this final Sunday of October, (31st of October) the Prison Awareness Sunday (PAS).
World Mission Day 2021 message
The month of October is always considered as “mission month,” highlighted with the celebration of World Mission
Day.
Statement on World Day Against Death Penalty
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (CBCP-ECPPC) joins in the worldwide celebration of the World Day Against the Death Penalty
CBCP-ECMI message for the 35th National Migrants Sunday
The life of a migrant is not easy, and more difficult is that of the refugee.
Filipino seafarers: A gift to the world and to the Church
Today we celebrate the 26th National Seafarers’ Sunday in recognition of the contribution of our brethren in the seafaring industry, an industry very important to the lifeblood of every nation.
CBCP-ECPPC statement on the 15th anniversary of death penalty abolition
The Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP-ECPPC) joins the Coalition Against the Death Penalty (CADP) in the joyful celebration of the 15th year of the abolition of the death penalty in the Philippines.
Note on Ash Wednesday: Distribution of ashes in time of pandemic
The time of the Pandemic has affected all aspects of our life and even our liturgical celebrations.